Microneedling for lip lift scar increase stiffness?

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I had microneedling under my nose for my 11 month old lip lift scar two days ago (0.6 mm x 3 passes). Previous to this, I still had stiffness under my nose making my lip look teepee-ish in the middle, but that was slowly going away. Today, I noticed that the area under my nose is a lot tighter again - I was hoping to avoid this as the lip looks teepee-ish again. Is this temporary and will this go away ? I was trying to help the look of my scar.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

This is most likely temporary. To improve scars, I recommend a combination approach of microneedling with prp, lasers, subcision and fillers. See an expert. Best, Dr. Emer

Raffy Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Lip lift scars can be white and visible. Hidef protocols can help with visible lip lift scars on the face. I see a lot of these in my office in Beverly Hills. Surgery is often not needed if lasers and HIDEF scar revision techniques are introduced. 
In our office, we combine treatments starting with topical pre-conditioning of the scars with Plato's Scar Serum for hypertrophy and Melarase PM for pigmentation. Fractional RF, laser, and micro fractional RF can help limit scar growth. Kenalog IIT can also help reduce scar thickness. For lip lift scars specifically, I use selective Hyfrecation to reduce scarring. 
Best, 
Dr. Karamanoukian
Realself100 Surgeon

Justin Harper, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Hi Pinkwillow,Your skin will be significantly tighter for a few days, so the tightness you are feeling is more than likely temporary. Make sure you follow up with the provider to make sure they are aware of any issues you are having. Microneedling is a minimally invasive skin-rejuvenation procedure that involves the use of a device that contains fine needles. We use state of the art physician grade technology called Skin Pen II. The fine needles  of the device are used to minimally puncture the skin to create a controlled skin injury. Each puncture creates a channel that triggers the body to fill these microscopic wounds by producing new collagen and elastin.I have extensive experience in microneedling, please see my Realself profile for examples of this procedure. We currently offer this service from $249-$299.All the best,Justin Harper, M.D.

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